Can you start swimming laps for excercise when pregnant?
2006-08-20 05:11:17 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
you can do almost any non-contact (kickboxing etc) excersizes while pregnant so long as your confortable. Yoga is really good as are pilaties...not to stressful and keep the muscles toned, also great for breathing excersizes
2006-08-20 05:17:22 · answer #1 · answered by scarlet_bat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't start any new exercises when you are pregnant. If you weren't swimming laps prior to your pregnancy, do not start now. It is okay to walk, or something else you do anyway, but don't take chances with the muscles, tendons and ligaments that will support your belly. Or even the back. You need both of these areas to be uninjured as your abdomen enlarges due to the baby's growth.
2006-08-26 14:12:20 · answer #2 · answered by CARLA E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes my doctor suggested it because being in the water helps you stay balanced (mainly when you get farther along). He said that is the best exercise when pregnant. I was swimming whenever I could when I was pregnant. When I was farther along it seemed to be actually taking some of the pressure off of my back. It was very refreshing.
2006-08-26 03:24:47 · answer #3 · answered by aleynam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming laps should be fine but it is always best to check with your doctor before starting any exercise programs.
2006-08-20 05:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by snickers27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup I am 19 weeks pregnant and I have no desire to have sex, I have had sex maybe 3x since I got pregnant... It was actually pretty uncomfortable for me. Then I read that in ur second trimester the sex drive comes back mine didn't. Anyways every woman is different and your sex drive may come back... But either way your normal sweetie !
2016-03-26 22:57:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is very healthy while pregnant. Its excellent cardio. The only exercises that you want to limit is heavy lifting and you don't want to overdo the abdominal ones. I did yoga during my pregnancy. The stretching and muscle toning made me feel great. If you have other concerns you would want to consult your doctor.
2006-08-28 01:52:09 · answer #6 · answered by ncladams 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its nice to know you are pregnant. Careful doing any exercise. Walking is the best for your body and for the baby.
Try doing yoga...Its the best possible thing to keep you fit and in shape. Need any help on Yoga, then write back to me with your pics.
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Best wishes.
2006-08-27 23:47:21 · answer #7 · answered by itsme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with anyone who answers speak to your OB/GYN.Just because a few people have had positive experiences doesn't mean that there's a reason why you shouldn't.Have you ever seen some of the answers in this forum?You're going to trust you baby's life to these people?Something to think about.
2006-08-20 05:30:31 · answer #8 · answered by joecseko 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have 2 childrern and i am an medical assisstant no excerise right now because it can cause you to miscarriage when you get in your third trimester and about 7 1/2 months do some walking and yoga order partenting magazine or baby magazine it helps
2006-08-26 06:24:21 · answer #9 · answered by tamara 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always heard that anything you were doing before you can continue after your pregnant. This means that it probably isn't wise to start something totally new.
2006-08-26 09:36:10 · answer #10 · answered by keepingthefaith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋